Head to head
Iveco Daily vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The Iveco Daily carries 439kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Iveco Daily carries 439kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Iveco Daily | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1500-2250 kg (3.0m wheelbase) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 7.3 m3 (3.0m wheelbase); 8.7-10.2 m3 (3.45m wheelbase); up to 17.2 m3 (longest wheelbases) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Gross weight | 3.5-7.0 tonnes | - |
| Load compartment width | 1800 mm (all variants) | - |
| Load length | - | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Sources: Iveco Daily, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Daily if...
- you want one that carries 439kg more
The Daily's GVW range stretches to 7 tonnes, well beyond most van-class rivals, which makes it a common choice where a job needs more payload than a 3.5t van but a full truck licence is impractical for the driver.
Full Daily specifications →Buy or hire the Crafter if...
The Crafter's wide GVW range, up to a 5.0t CR50 derivative, lets it cover jobs that would otherwise need a 7.5t truck, and it is commonly chosen by fleets that also want a driver-friendly cab.
Full Crafter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Iveco Daily and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Iveco Daily carries 439kg more. The Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high GVW options for a van-class vehicle.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter is a large panel van offered from 3.0t to 5.0t GVW, VW's rival to the Sprinter and Transit..
Which carries more, the Iveco Daily or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Iveco Daily, by 439kg.
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